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Renée Asherson Filmography

ActressBORN 1915KENSINGTON29 FILMS IN DB

RenéeAsherson

Known for Acting · Edwin, The Others, Norbert Smith: A Life

29
FILMS IN DB
$447
TOTAL VALUE
9
PRICED
$50
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Bed
~$108 · DVD · 1995
📈
MOST VALUABLE
The Others
$30 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

A true screen veteran whose career spanned over six decades, Renée Asherson (1915-2001) effortlessly navigated the transition from the golden age of British cinema to the 21st century. Collectors know her for a diverse filmography that offers a fascinating look at the evolution of filmmaking. Her early work, notably as Princess Katherine in Laurence Olivier's iconic 1944 wartime epic *Henry V*, remains a cornerstone of film history and is a must-have for any serious Blu-ray or 4K collection. She further solidified her place in cinematic lore with her memorable performance in Powell and Pressburger's taut post-war drama *The Small Back Room* (1949), a film that often sees limited but highly sought-after physical media releases. Asherson's longevity meant she graced screens in genre fare that continues to find new audiences on home video. Sci-fi enthusiasts prize her appearance in the cult classic *The Day the Earth Caught Fire* (1961), a title frequently resurrected with remastered DVD and Blu-ray editions. Horror aficionados, in particular, hunt for her chilling turn as the clairvoyant Mrs. Siddons in the Vincent Price vehicle *Theatre of Blood* (1973), a staple on many genre collectors' shelves. Her final film, *The Others* (2001), provided a poignant capstone to her career, leaving collectors with a complete arc to explore and appreciate through their physical media libraries.

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